Manager Dan Mitchell told ITV News West Country: “[We’re] just gutted really, it’s a big shock to come in first thing, and find it all happened… devastating, really.”

A police spokesperson said: “We’re appealing to members of the public because somebody out there – whether it be in Devon or Cornwall or further afield, knows what happened, knows the individuals involved, knows the vehicle involved and knows where those bikes are.

“We would really appeal to that member of the public to come forward and contact the police on 101.”

Devon and Cornwall police are investigating the burglary, and and appealing for witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious around the store at the time of the offence – the crime reference number is CR075499/18.

Police would also like to hear from anyone who has been offered any of the bikes for sale.